The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1887-12-21


sition as fireman on one OF the passenger
trains on the e. & 6. road, Is at home to spend
few days Of the Christmas holidays with hi
father. We are glad to note that Ramey is
doing we'll. The time is not distant when he
will Be "runner," in charge Of an engine
He will win success in his chosen line OF
business, and he deserves any good fortune
that may befall him.
Miss WILLIAMSON, who has been in Mr.
Bells millinery store for several weeks. has
completed her contract. and will now spend II
few days with her friend, Mrs: r: E. III Mill; be-
pie here have been much pleased with her,
and she expresses herself as delighted with
her trip to Abbeville.
IT will be matter of regret to his many
friends 10 learn that DR.. j. w. Wideman of
Due West, is not doing so well. owing to the
unfavorable symptoms Dr.. Mabry and d.
Neuffer OF this place were sent for yesterday
evening. sDr. Neufer went last night and DR..
Mabry win go this morning.
THE ladies OF Dona,ds Will give hot sup
per for the benefit Of the Methodist church or
Wednesday night, December 2S They would
like to see all citizens of the town and sur
rounding country present. They Will have
plenty for all who may come.
LET no one forget the Cantata which comes
OF In the Court House next Monday night.
The former splendid success of the Cantata
club is the best evidence that this perform
ance Will be one Of exceptional attractions.
THE last page of "W. T.. NJ. Is" letter was un-
fnten tionally omitted last week-having writ
ten only on one side Of the paper until It the u,
East page was written, he put 1t on the back OF
another page. hence the omission.
THE Legislature will adjourn on the 23rd
after having done but little harm. They
were considerate enough to kill nearly every
measure OF general interest. 1t was chiefly
local laws that got through.
MR. CALHOUN MARSHALL, one day last
week, when using drawing knite gave him
self q severe cut on the knee cap from
which he has been confined to the house
ever since.
MR. c. II. SoNpLEy banked fifty bushels OF
turnips and saved them nicely. 1t would be
we'll II others would follow his example.
Turntps are good for man and beast.
MEssRs. FRANK CALHOUN and Humphrey
Graves of Augusta have built store house
at Magnolia. and will open large stock OF
goods at that place.
Mr.. ]. S. HAMMOND will spend Chistmas
away from home He will visit friends in
Columbia. Florence, and Aiken. Pleasant
trip to him.
Up to the present time the shipment OF cot
ton from Donalds has been $500 bales against
9,se0 for the whole OF the preceding year.
MR. q. T. GORDON, living on the road from
AbbevilIe to Due West is Ill. Friends seem
to think him In dangerous condition.
The cantata is appointed for Monday night.
Remember this. Do the handsome thing by
inviting young lady to go with yon.
Miss KATIE WArIEs and Miss Petite Bon
80 spend the Christmas in Abbevilie.
The cantata club have provided for the cit
teens Of GreentSood SPLENDID evenings EN-
sertainment. Be sure TO go.
MR. T. G. SEAL went to Donalds last Mon
day TO secure an engine for tho carriage shop
OF Seal, McIlwaine & Co.
Comptroller General w. E. Stoney has re-
signed his Office to take a position on the
South Carolina railroad.
LET nobody forget the Cantata which comes
off In Greenwood during Christmas week
Thursday Dec. Goth.
J. T. JOHNSON, ESQ, member OF the Lau-
rens Bar, was in town yesterday on profess
sional business
You ought not to miss the cantata which
comes off in the Court House Monday night.
We have had real winter weather for some
time, counting wet and disagreeable days.
Mr.. ANDREW LYON will be home from
Worford College during Christmas week.
4 FESTIVAL will take place at Salem church
on the 2sth for the benefit of the church.
MISS TyD1E GRAYDoN of Greenwood has
been quite sick OF typhoid fever.
MISS JENNIE ZEIGLER will come home
Saturday to spend the holidays.
Mr.. c. V. HAMMOND is attending Stew
ards meeting In Greenwood.
Rev. J. c. CHANDLER was In town last Mon.
day.
Ms. BErHEA is quite sick.